Chloramphenicol

Hazard statements (CLP)

H320, H350, H361

Code

Statements

H320

Causes eye irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

NFPA Rating Classification of the substance or mixture GHS08 Health hazard Carc. 1B H350 May cause cancer Repr. 2 H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child Eye Irrit. 2B H320 Causes eye irritation

2.2 Label elements

The substance is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)

Hazard pictograms

GHS08

Signal word

Danger

Hazardous Ingredients

chloramphenicol

Hazard statements

Causes eye irritation. May cause cancer. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. (Contd. on page 2) US (Contd. of page 1)

Precautionary statements

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Classification system

· NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 1 0 Fire = 0 1 0 Reactivity = 0 · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH *1 Health = *1 FIRE 0 Fire = 0 REACTIVITY 0 Reactivity = 0

PBT Substances

Not applicable

vPvB Substances

Not applicable

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS08 Health hazard Carc. 1B H350 May cause cancer. Repr. 2 H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Eye Irrit. 2B H320 Causes eye irritation.